SAN JUAN, Metro Manila (Eagle News) – Senator Grace Poe lead the flag-raising ceremony in the Pinaglabanan Shrine in San Juan, Metro Manila. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/6bJzIQGKb1c
Other News
MILF to surrender arms to government
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is scheduled to surrender its weapons to the government on June 16. Said surrender of weapons will be witnessed by President Noynoy Aquino. Said event will signal the end of armed conflict in Mindanao. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
President can increase Bangsamoro entity in Mindanao
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – According to the Malacañang, the President can widen the territory of the Bangsamoro entity through an executive order. The statement was made after the controversial provision allowing nearby provinces to join the Bangsamoro entity through a plebiscite was struck out by the leadership of the Congress. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/6NBZVXOMZzE
US asks China to stop reclamation activities
BEIJING, China (Eagle News) – United States of America Defense Secretary Ash Carter met with a Chinese general regarding the military cooperation between China and the United States. Once again, the United States asked China to put a halt on reclamation activities and that all concerned parties should strive for a peaceful resolution of the territorial dispute based on international law. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
DFA launches info drive regarding West Philippine Sea
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Foreign Affairs launches a short film documentary which is part of the said department’s information drive regarding the West Philippine Sea. The said department added that the information campaign is not meant to increase tensions between China and the Philippines. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
PNoy praises Mar Roxas
STA. Barbara, Iloilo (Eagle News) – In his Independence Day speech in the historic town of Sta. Barbara, Iloilo, President Noynoy Aquino praised Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, especially in Roxas’ main contribution to the formation of the Negros Island Region. President Aquino first said that Roxas is his top choice for presidential candidate in 2016. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/7pMbpgqHwf8
VP Binay, no bad feelings against PNoy
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Vice President Jejomar Binay said that he respects President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino’s cold reaction against his statement that he is hoping for an endorsement from the Malacañang regarding his presidential candidacy in 2016. President Aquino said that he and VP Binay belong to different political parties. Binay added that there are no hard feelings between him and the President. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) […]
DTI investigates conspiracy between flour millers and bakeries
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – Despite the decrease on the price of wheat on the world market, the price of bread remains high in the local markets which compelled the Department of Trade and Industry to investigate local flour millers and bakeries for a possible conspiracy to maintain high prices. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/OTYUcQ0L6aM
Government to create independent body to check textbooks
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – So-called “Sick Book” Crusader Antonio Go revealed that more than 1, 000 errors were found in Grade 10 textbooks. He said that there is a need for an independent body to check for the credibility of textbooks. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/LmPL-ZKd1Xo
PNP manuever units to receive assault rifle
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Philippine National Police prioritized the allotment of assault rifles to its maneuver units following the procurement of the PNP of 32, 142 assault rifles which is part of its modernization program. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin)
One remains unidentified in Kentex fire
VALENZUELA City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Only one body is left unidentified among the 72 victims of the Kentex factory fire after eight more bodies were identified. Most of the victims were identified through DNA testing. Said unidentified body presents difficulty due to severe damage which makes it hard to get DNA samples. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/YGQX2-glnFE
Kentex subcontractor to pay Php 8.3 million
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) – The Department of Labor and Employment fined the CJC Manpower Services, the subcontractor of Kentex Manufacturing after it was discovered in the investigation of the DOLE that said subcontractor is liable for many violations against the Labor Code, mainly in non-payment of the benefits of its employees. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, Vince Alvin Villarin) https://youtu.be/5hF72GbVhHE
